Forensic hypnosis Today, the term «hypnosis»

Forensic hypnosis

• Today, the term «hypnosis» is not defined. Translated from the Greek word «hypnosis» is a dream, and what points to flog, giving it the following definition: «Hypnosis is called an artificially induced sleep incomplete certain kind. » However, this definition is short and does not reflect the completeness of the phenomenon.

• In foreign practice, hypnosis is widely used. It has been used in a number of high-profile cases. Interrogation of Albert De. Salvo, better known as the Boston Strangler, lasted 50 hours. As part of the examination, which was carried out under hypnosis, De. Salvo described the murder of Evelyn Corbin, remembering details, including in respect of health, which she called a conversation with him.

• In the US, there are special schools for the basic training of investigators in the use of hypnosis. These classes are open at the Institute of therapeutic hypnosis and court in Houston, Texas, at the Police Academy in Arlington, Texas, under hypnosis Los. Anzhelesi Institute in California.

• Despite the fact that according to the statement of Daws, the use of hypnosis stimulates memory and saves time and investigation tools, Dworkin research indicates it is likely the possibility to hide the subject under hypnosis information, the disclosure of which is undesirable for him. Hilgard pointed out that the very construction of the questions asked by the hypnotist, a hint of answers, and, therefore, the answer can not be regarded as having probative value. Such notes and Beydlman, investigator focusing attention on careful construction of the planned issues.